Sometimes, not often, but sometimes I have this odd urge to reach out and hug a stranger. Usually, it's someone who looks tired, or stressed, or ashamed, or alone, or in physical pain. Yet just imagine the response! I'd be shoved away, questioned by the police, who knows. It's kind of hard to understand. Sometimes when I'm feeling this way, I think about how nice it would be to have someone on the train hug me, some motherly or pateral or grandmotherly figure with kind eyes just patting me on the back, saying, "it's going to be all right." Somehow it would mean even more than someone I know doing this. I think I would collapse in a heap of grateful sobs and my faith in humanity would be restored if something like that were to happen. Of course it doesn't, we're all just strangers to each other, we expect the worst. Human nature is to be cynical. Watch how some people respond to this question, and you'll see what I mean...
2007-01-04 04:15:37 · 8 answers · asked by pat800 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
dnaunraveled: I tend to agree with you, actually; there was a quote, either by Camus or Sartre. The gist of it was something like "I love humanity, I just detest human beings."
2007-01-04 04:31:45 · update #1
nancybuck8: Thanks so much for saying that God has a plan for me. Is it ironic that I'm an atheist?
2007-01-04 04:34:13 · update #2
I do, and once when I did I got slapped
2007-01-07 16:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by Chad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean, and I'd love to reach out and hug some people I see, too. You just KNOW they need it, but, I don't wanna get punched first! So, I smile, and say "how ya doin'", to everyone I see, even if it's for a second passing by. My own mother thinks I'm crazy, saying "people are mean, and don't care". Well, maybe that's why! Keep up the good work on your end, I know I will!
2007-01-04 04:20:56 · answer #2 · answered by INDRAG? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while you're hinting at what i think of... Have I ever had the urge? sure, of direction i've got been tempted from time to time. Have I ever observed by using on it? No. I even have extra comprehend for myself than that. in no way had a one night stand. in no way would desire to. i'm no longer equipped that way. i desire a deeper emotional connection, does not settle for an casual come upon.
2016-10-29 23:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by englin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is anything wrong with it. You have a huge heart. Keep it up. The man upstairs definitely has a plan for you. God Bless.
2007-01-04 04:31:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Less and less, the longer I live and the more I see of human nature
2007-01-04 04:26:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
aww... you kind hearted soul :)
That just shows that you have a care giving personality.
We need more people with such empathy - like you!
have a nice day.
2007-01-04 04:19:51 · answer #6 · answered by venom! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indeed, all the time.
2007-01-04 04:18:48 · answer #7 · answered by J Millhowski 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're such a good soul ;)
2007-01-06 04:27:55 · answer #8 · answered by mama leila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋